the snow bands did not set up over new york city directly but they were very close, very close to the city. >> so the biggest concentration was accumulation rather was in west haven, connecticut. right? >> around hamden new haven. there were reports from anywhere from 34 to 40. if you were on the west side but new haven on just slightly east there is allegations more. just amazing. i have gotten pictures. i think they finally, can get out. are people allowed to drive again? >> i haven't seen any reports. you want to treat the highways first. trying to get stranded. >> that's the way they maneuver all of that. things should be getting back close to normal. both storms came together same way. a very active northern jet stream with the disturbance and stream lips and moisture. over the gulf stream waters. there was one aspect. we are talking with paul pastelok, the senior meteorologist for accuweather.com. one aspect that surprised me and i saw some evidence that actually hit are the storm surges along the coast. i don't i don't remember snowstorm and, you know, high ocean water coming t